What is the opposite of “global”?

What is the antonym of “global”?

The antonyms of global are local, regional, and national. The antonyms describe a smaller scope or scale than the global level.

Brief Definitions of the Antonym(s)

Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!

local

Relating to a particular area, neighborhood, or community.

Example

The local government is responsible for managing public services in the town.

regional

Relating to a specific geographic area or region.

Example

The company has regional offices in different parts of the country.

national

Relating to a particular country as a whole.

Example

The national anthem is played before the start of every sports event.

How are these antonyms different from each other?

• 1. Local refers to a specific area or community, while regional refers to a larger geographic area.
• 2. National refers to an entire country, while global refers to the entire world.

Good things to know

• 1. Geography: Use these antonyms to describe different levels of geographic areas.
• 2. Business: Use these antonyms to describe different levels of business operations.
• 3. Politics: Use these antonyms to describe different levels of government administration.

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Remember this!

The antonyms of global are local, regional, and national. These words describe a smaller scope or scale than the global level. Use them to describe different levels of geographic areas, business operations, and government administration.